August 16, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. WATCH - One-Day Cup 2024: Venkatesh Iyer wins nail-biter for Lancashire with two wickets in two balls

After bowling five overs for 34 runs, skipper Josh Bohannon relieved Iyer of his bowling duties, replacing him with more potent an aggressive bowlers in terms of wicket-taking prowess. (READ MORE)

2. 'I have zero expectations, I'll be ready if the opportunity arises' - Sarfaraz Khan ahead of Bangladesh Tests

However, with the plethora of options the Indian team has in its arsenal at the moment, it is highly likely that Sarfaraz might miss out on a spot in the middle-order. Sarfaraz, however, is not disturbed by any of it and has zero expectations. (READ MORE)

3. Reports: Rishabh Pant to play in first match of inaugural Delhi Premier League T20

As per a report, Rishabh Pant is set to represent Purani Delhi 6 in the opening encounter of the Delhi Premier League T20 against South Delhi Superstarz on August 17. (READ MORE)

4. BCCI turns down ICC's plea to conduct Women's T20 World Cup as Bangladesh grapples with riots

Bangladesh has been hit with severe outrage due to student protests and the high political tension has toppled the sitting government and made way for the new administration. (READ MORE)

5. UAE emerge as potential hosts for Women’s T20 World Cup with BCB needing more time

The UAE (United Arab Emirates) have emerged as potential hosts for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup as Bangladesh, who are the original hosts, are trying their level best to keep the tournament from being moved out of the country due to the political unrest in the country. (READ MORE)

6. Yere Goud returns for second stint as Karnataka head coach

The former Karnataka batter has been appointed as head coach for the 2024-25 Indian domestic season. (READ MORE)

7. SA20 Season 3 Player Auction to take place on October 1

SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith is thrilled with the exceptional talent that will feature in Season 3 of South Africa’s premier T20 competition, beginning on January 9, 2025. (READ MORE)

8. 'On what basis are Babar Azam and Shubman Gill there?' - Basit Ali questions legitimacy of rankings provided by ICC

Interestingly, Pakistan's Babar Azam has astonishingly retained his position atop the rankings, despite having last graced the ODI arena in November 2023. (READ MORE)

9. Important for Ollie Pope to see what a team looks like without Ben Stokes: Stuart Broad

After he was ruled out of the remainder of the summer season, former England pacer, Stuart Broad has urged the team to take positives out of the shortcoming ahead of the Sri Lanka series. (READ MORE)

10. WBBL 2024: New Zealand allrounder Sophie Devine extends contract with Perth Scorchers for two more seasons

The star New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine has increased her contract with Perth Scorchers for two more years. She will continue to pull off the Scorchers' jersey in the Women's Big Bash League. (READ MORE)